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Provancher Family History

Provancher Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Provencher, Provance, Preacher, Province, Provence, Pranger, Fancher

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Where is the Provancher family from?

You can see how Provancher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Provancher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Provancher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 35 Provancher families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Provancher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Provancher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Provancher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Provancher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Provancher. 55% of Provancher men worked as a Cultivateur.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    55%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Vendeur
    10%

What Provancher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Provancher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Provancher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 59 immigration records available for the last name Provancher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Provancher. For the veterans among your Provancher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Provancher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Provancher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Provancher in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Provancher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Provancher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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